
Pokhara is one of the most liked city by tourist of Nepal for its panaromic views of himalayas especially of Machhapuchhre Himalayas Range. Geographically it is located at 198 km west from Kathmandju, capital city at an altitude of 827m. from the sea level. It falls in middle part of Nepal at 28.24 N and 83.99 E. It is the central city of Kaski District and one of the city of Western Development Region. The most desired areas of this city are Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Mahendra Cave, Davis Falls, World Peace Stupa (Pagoda), Sarangkot, International Mounteneering Museum and Sirubari, Nepal's first tourist area and paragliding, ultra light flight and adverturous treaking and hiking. Culturally it is a land of Gurungs and Magars and Thakalis, ethnic group of Nepal who are known mostly for their hard labour and heartly benevolent and generous behaviour and for their toil as Gorkha Soilder.It is a
The climate of Pokhara is quite good that its temperature remains within 15 to 35 degree celsius throughout the year. Mainly it is the most rainy part of Nepal. The best time to visit the city is between October to December, a period just after of winter in which one can see the wild beauty of rododendrum, the nation flower of Nepal which makes the whole hilly side red with chanting smell. It might be ones starting point for his/her trip to Jomsom and Annanapurna sanctuay.
Phewa Lake falls at the heart of Pokhara covering roughly its 4.43 sq. km of its total area. It is about 47 m. deep at its heart. This lake is mostly loved by visiters to swim and boat that one can easily access the boating at reasonable price. It is place from where one can easily capture the terrible beauty of Himalayas Range esp. of Machhapuchhre Himal reflected on the clean and blue water suface of the Lake. Barahi Bhagwati Temple which is located at the center of the lake is another part of the lake to be visited. Lakeside, the eastern bank of the lake is renowned among visiter as tourist area for the homely environment created by the locals to serve visiters. It is the most liked area by tourist and a starting point of adventuous expedition to Pundi.
Begnas Lake is situated at the 15 km from the eastern part of Pokhara. It is a perfect site for natural retreat and mostly renowned for boating and fishing.
World Peace Stupa is a holy Buddist shrine from where one can enjoy the splendid beauty of southern part of Pokhara. It is a massive construction where one can rich by crossing the lake and just a short hike.
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